Civil Harassment
About Civil Harassment
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A civil harassment restraining order
A civil harassment restraining order is against someone you are not closely related to or have not had an intimate relationship with such as a neighbor, landlord, or co-worker.
For a restraining order against someone you've dated or had an intimate relationship with, including a spouse or domestic partner, your child, parent, sibling or grandparent see Domestic Violence Restraining Orders.
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Civil Harassment Restraining Order Overview
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How to Request a Civil Harassment Restraining Order
1. Process and forms: https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/CH-restraining-order/process
2. Assistance in completing forms:
• Guide and File: https://california.tylerhost.net/SRL/SRL (“Restraining orders”)
• Law Help Interactive: https://lawhelpinteractive.org/Interview/GenerateInterview/5772/engine
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How to Respond to a Civil Harassment Restraining Order
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Prepare for Your Restraining Order Court Date
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